In this week's roundup of new Mac apps, we've got a couple of apps to help you with your NaNoWriMo deadlines—one that helps you get out of your head and focus, and a writing tool that takes a different approach to editing corrections. Read on!

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In this week’s roundup of new Mac apps, we’ve got a couple of apps to help you with your NaNoWriMo deadlines—one that helps you get out of your head and focus, and a writing tool that takes a different approach to editing corrections. Read on!

Dapper 2.24

The app allows you to transfer music from your hard drive—including, of course, tracks from your iTunes library—to third-party music players that can be connected to your Mac. Dapper even takes care of the conversion for you to ensure that the content will be playable.

First Draft 1.1

A cross between a text editor and a virtual typewriter, the app forgoes edits in favor of old-school strikethroughs, forcing you to focus on getting your thoughts on the page rather than endless doodling with the language. When you’re ready for a polish, you can simply switch to a more traditional editing environment, clean things up, and export your content to a variety of popular formats.

PinPoint Mouse Enhancer 3.7.11

The app—which works on Macs running versions of OS X all the way back to Snow Leopard—adds all kinds of highlight effects to your mouse cursor in an effort to make it easier to locate it on a busy screen. And, if you’re not a fan of the whole “shake the mouse” thing, it can even register a global key shortcut that brings the focus on the cursor without frantically flailing your fingers around.

Vintage Designer 2.65

The app comes jam-packed with a variety of filters and special effects that can be used to “age” a picture, from sepia tones to textures that simulate crumpled papers and scratches. Of course, you can mix and match the various tools to create pictures that combine the appeal of a vintage look with more modern effects for something more unique .

Writing Challenge 1.0

The app prompts you to create simple stories by providing starting elements like setting, characters, and structure in an attempt to ease you out of your writer’s block—the perfect companion for National Novel Writing Month.